My conversation with @balajis We cover 3 big topics: 1) information diets 2) modern cities 3) why everyone is now an investor We close with what he thinks people should do to improve their lives in these areas Enjoy! joincolossus.com/episodes/85214… pic.twitter.com/KA8Gw0osAC

If you’re a SaaS founder, you need to study Notion The growth strategies used become a $2B startup and reach 1M users after a single seed round A thread👇

I've spoken to 2,000+ people about remote work in the last 12 months A few predictions of what is likely to emerge before 2030 [ a thread ] 💻🏠🌍

In honor of the 10th anniversary of launching Twitch, I thought I’d share some of the lessons I learned along the way. Each of these insights could probably be expanded into an essay, of course. Like the ones you would want me to expand on in the future.

This conversation between @FrancisSuarez and @balajis is pure gold. Sorry...pure ₿. The collaboration between Suarez and Balaji take the “public / private” concept 1000X. Hopefully soon we’ll get a way to buy Miami or Wyoming coins and short SF coins. youtube.com/watch?v=FMh2ve…

Happy fundraising 🚀

I studied hundreds of top copywriting examples with @alexgarcia_atx. Here are 30 copywriting tips to convert readers into customers:

I studied hundreds of top copywriting examples with @heyblake. Use these 30 copywriting tips to convert readers into customers 🧵

• The Invisible College • Lunar Society • Bloomsbury Group • The Inklings • Villa Diodati • CCRU • Kit-Cat Club • The Vienna Circle • The Philosophical Society • The Stein Salon • Reality Club • SL4 • Olympia Academy • Transcendental Club Start the next one.

Been learning about Ben Franklin’s organization and enjoyment of small discussion groups. Some call these “salons” but Franklin called his the Leather Apron Club, or Junto. He formalized it in 1727 in Philadelphia for the goal of mutual improvement. From his autobiography: pic.twitter.com/sAezOWO8wm

Creating my personal website was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It ultimately led to my YouTube channel and making 7-figures online. So, if you want to set up a personal website here’s a step-by-step guide (with little or no coding). 👇

2000s: tech companies 2010s: cryptocurrencies 2020s: startup cities 2030s: network states

CEO of the city In a remote world, talent is mobile. Mayors no longer need to run for higher office — they can level up just by recruiting talent to their city. On the other hand, they can also *lose* talent if the city doesn’t perform. More upside and downside than before.

That's all folks! I'm giving away 1 free year of @copy_ai to a random person that retweets this! If you enjoyed this, please: 1. Retweet the first tweet 2. Tag a friend who could use this

I wrote about how the internet is reacting to the loneliness epidemic 👇 I cover everything from mukbangs to Emma Chamberlain to OnlyFans. The pendulum of culture is swinging from individualistic to communal, powered by digital connections. digitalnative.substack.com/p/digital-kins…

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I've been looking into the micro acquisitions space for tech businesses. Here's a list of 50+ brokers, marketplaces and integrations to help source deal flow or to sell. So much liquidity already. So much growth to go. What a time to build or buy! 🤙 airtable.com/shrxXw8SDfA0JK… pic.twitter.com/mbgCxYoXjC

100,000 followers. Wow. I remember the first 100. Let's turn back the clock. Here's the 7 marketing tips YOU found most useful from the last two years 👨‍🚀

I'm doing some thinking about startup concepts, beginning with one of my favorites: the Idea Maze. I wrote about it here. markstansbury.substack.com/p/the-idea-maze

May last year, I remember telling a family member that I wanted 10 clients and $2K MRR within the year ahead and I’d be happy. Quite a few doubted my vision with getrhys.com but, I looked past the doubt and 10 months on, here I am, slowly creeping in on $5K MRR 🎉 pic.twitter.com/sPZzsa1jG8

First principles thinking is a powerful mental model for driving non-linear outcomes. It also requires a willingness to ask difficult, uncomfortable questions. Here are a few to help you get started: pic.twitter.com/KyuAr7IUf7

Six threads better than a college degree:

How do the best founders and teams test ideas? They rely on quantum thinking and balance opposing views in their heads. This allows them to traverse the mental tightrope between promise and peril. If you get it right, you'll ship much better products. thewhitespace.substack.com/p/quantum-thin…

One of the most impactful things I've done in the past 10 years is join a business forum. Every month, I sit in a room and pour my heart out about my business and life problems to a group of 5 other entrepreneurs. It's the same group every time and it's 100% confidential...

I love the rise of micro SaaS tools that are built on top of Notion Like super.so What are some other examples? (specifically for Notion)

@cdcwatson Apocryphal Aristotle quote but still good — "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it"

I'm doing research for a new Product Buffs post on how the best PMs falsify their ideas. The phrase I keep returning to is 'quantum thinking' (the ability to hold opposing views in your head at the same time). This post sums it up well, more to come. medium.com/pronouncedkyle…

I get asked at least once a month for my advice on buying a SaaS or starting a portfolio. So, for those of you thinking about getting in the game, here are my thoughts. 🧵 Thread

My co-founder Chandra Narayanan's quote has become something of a product-builder's mantra for us: Diagnose with data and treat with design. There is so much packed into those sentences! Thread going deeper 👇 (1/15) pic.twitter.com/wurIXSrwkJ

“Impatience with actions, patience with results.” — @naval pic.twitter.com/kwWOj170z4